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Lunar New Year with KUNG FU PANDA’s Tigress and Po At Universal Studios Hollywood

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DreamWorks’Kung Fu Panda’sPo and Tigress Headline Universal Studios Hollywood’sAll-NewLunar New Year Event as The Theme ParkUshers inthe“Year of the Dog”with a New Dragon Warrior Training Show, Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop and Morefrom February 10–25

The Return of Mandarin-Speaking MEGATRON Joins the Celebration for Real-Time Conversations

Lunar New Year is Included in the Price of Park Admissionto Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda masters Po and Tigress to its all-new Lunar New Year event as The Entertainment Capital of L.A. ushers in the “Year of the Dog” from Feb. 10 to Feb. 25.

Lunar New Year is included in the price of admission to Universal Studios Hollywood.

This spectacularly themedLunar New Year event will take place within Universal Plaza, a polygon-shaped piazza that sits at the heart of the theme park.

Under a curtain of customary red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees, the festivities will come to life as guests discover the 12 zodiac animal signs accompanied by their symbolic attributes.New to this year’s celebratory event, Universal Studios Hollywood will debutthe all-new DreamWorks’Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace Performance Stage and the exciting Dragon WarriorTrainingShow based on the beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise.

The all-new Kung Fu Pandaexperience will engage guests of all ages in an interactive martial art demonstrationperformed by Master Po and friends.

The completely reimagined event will also serve up a replica of DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda’s famous Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop, including Mr. Ping himself who will invite guests to enjoy his authentic Asian fare and a selection of hot and cold Asian beverages.

A returning favorite among Universal Studios Hollywood’s Lunar New Year traditions,Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON marks a highlight of the annual event, as the imposing leader of the DECEPTICONSreturns togreet guests at the entry to the festivities.

The ominous 12-foot-tall sentient robot will once again interact with guests, engaging them both in Mandarin and in real time conversation characteristic of his persona.

A resident of Universal Studios Hollywood, MEGATRON is one of the stars of Universal Studios Hollywood’s thrill ride, “Transformers™: The Ride-3D.”Illumination’s Minions from Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride will join the festivities this year, stepping out in style dressed in brightly colored traditional Lunar New Year attire.

As a complement to this year’s Lunar New Year celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood will welcome Hello Kitty, the beloved global pop icon created by the renowned Japanese company Sanrio to the entertainment destination.

Hello Kitty and her signature red bow will make special appearances to meet guests at the Hello Kitty Shop located within the new

Expertly-trained Mandarin-speaking tour guides provide insight into the world of movie-making magic as guests enjoy a front row seat and behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest production studios in the world. In-language park maps are also available for guests.

Guest can also celebrate the spirit of Lunar New Year at Universal CityWalk’sDongpo Kitchenrestaurant featuringupscale and modern Sichuan cuisine.

Inspired by China’s premiere restaurantMeizhouDongpo, Dongpo Kitchenoffersthe comforts of a casual dining environmentwith both indoor and al fresco seating and caters to an eclectic palate with a variety of signature dishes.

Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Recent additions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor rollercoaster. Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons RideTM” and the “The Walking Dead” daytime attraction.

The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience such authentic and immersive thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.”

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